Project Scientist Team Manager, Physico-Chemical Quality Control 80-100% (f/m/d)

The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

For our successful Drug Product (DP) focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the Project Scientist Team Manager Physico-Chemical QC position.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed

What you will do:

• Guide, supervise, and consistently improve a larger team of project scientists with an emphasis on feedback and performance monitoring

• Ensure successful delivery of QC reviews of GMP analysis for all projects (mainly Biologics incl. ADCs), including drug product batch releases, stability studies, and comparability studies by own team

• Independently handle and solve possible risks/issues of QC deliverables through effective communication with collaborators

• Lead all aspects of the entire sample lifecycle from pull to disposal, ensuring timely processing and proactive risk management

• Act as Process Owner for assigned areas during customer audits or regulatory inspections

• Ensure compliance with electronic worksheet and sample lifecycle management in LIMS. Lead independently investigations of deviations, and implement CAPAs and CRs in accordance with applicable SOPs and in adherence to defined timelines

• Advance risks and issues to upper management if resolution at the tier level is at risk

• Independently review and approve phys-chem assays under cGMP, following applicable SOPs and Good Documentation Practices

• Maintain training compliance and accurate recording of working time for the team

• Share standard methodologies, lessons learned, and propose process improvements

• Collaborate and communicate with partner units and collaborators to ensure successful project delivery

What we are looking for:

• MSc or equivalent experience in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field

• Proven leadership and team management skills

• Extensive experience in Analytics or Quality Control, preferably under cGMP regulations incl. hands on work on quality records and quality mindset

• Excellent working knowledge of relevant analytical techniques

• Strong reporting and scientific skills with the ability to interpret complex analytical data

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.